A healthy credit score has its benefits, so make sure you manage your debt correctly.
Discover the best travel insurance policy for your next trip.
Find current accounts offering in-credit interest rates up to 5.00% AER.
Explore the best cards with a 0% introductory period.
Could the value of your state pension rise by more than inflation?
Will your loved one's gift be tax affected?
Looking for inflation beating returns? Investing in shares could be an option.
A healthy credit score has its benefits, so make sure you manage your debt correctly.
Discover the best travel insurance policy for your next trip.
Find current accounts offering in-credit interest rates up to 5.00% AER.
Explore the best cards with a 0% introductory period.
Could the value of your state pension rise by more than inflation?
Will your loved one's gift be tax affected?
Looking for inflation beating returns? Investing in shares could be an option.
At the end of quarter one, nine of the 10 most held stocks are technology-based.
Despite recent market volatility, nine of the 10 most popular stocks on eToro’s trading platform at the end of the year’s first quarter are tech-based.
“Many investors are clearly ignoring short-term macro factors and are investing in tech because of the long-term opportunity,” said Ben Laidler, Global Markets Strategist at eToro.
Due to current market volatility, investors are hoping to buy tech stocks at a “low price point”. However, while the American NASDAQ has risen 12% since the middle of March, it is still difficult to call whether stock prices will rise further, Laidler explained.
“If the situation in Russia escalates, or central banks increase rates faster than expected, then this could have negative ramifications for all stocks, including those in the tech sector,” he said.
In particular, successive interest rate hikes affect tech-based stocks negatively. This is because the valuation of tech-based stocks is based on future earnings, which rising base rates restrict.
“UK investors are reacting to this, with the growth of Lloyds Bank open positions reflecting an adjustment to some less rate-sensitive investment choices,” said Laidler.
Of the 10 most popular stocks on the eToro platform worldwide, GameStop is the one non tech-based stock. This American brick-and-mortar gaming company is now the 10th most held stock, after falling from fourth position at the same time last year.
Elon Musk’s Tesla remains the most popular stock choice so far this year. At the same time last year, the Chinese automobile manufacturer Nio held top spot, but now sits in second position.
The most held stocks among eToro’s UK clients differed slightly to its worldwide version. Budget airline easyJet was the eighth most popular stock, while Rolls-Royce took seventh place.
While easyJet placed 10th on the chart this time last year, Rolls-Royce was 16th.
Other noticeable stocks outside the UK top 10 included streaming giants Netflix, which increased its number of new investors on the eToro platform by over half during the last quarter.
Stock |
Current ranking (Q1 2022) |
Q4 2021 ranking |
Q1 2021 ranking |
Tesla Motors, Inc. |
1 |
1 |
3 |
Nio Inc. |
2 |
2 |
1 |
Amazon |
3 |
3 |
5 |
Apple |
4 |
5 |
4 |
GameStop Corp |
5 |
4 |
2 |
Meta Platforms |
6 |
9 |
42 |
Rolls-Royce |
7 |
6 |
16 |
easyJet |
8 |
11 |
10 |
Microsoft |
9 |
10 |
13 |
Alibaba |
10 |
7 |
12 |
All of our newsletters are available free by email to all Moneyfactscompare.co.uk users.
Send me Weekend Moneyfactscompare, Savers Friend, Companies Friend and selected third-party offers.
Information is correct as of the date of publication (shown at the top of this article). Any products featured may be withdrawn by their provider or changed at any time. Links to third parties on this page are paid for by the third party. You can find out more about the individual products by visiting their site. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will receive a small payment if you use their services after you click through to their site. All information is subject to change without notice. Please check all terms before making any decisions. This information is intended solely to provide guidance and is not financial advice. Moneyfacts will not be liable for any loss arising from your use or reliance on this information. If you are in any doubt, Moneyfacts recommends you obtain independent financial advice.
Furthermore, receive 5.20% interest daily on any uninvested cash with this stocks and shares ISA.
Furthermore, receive 5.20% interest daily on any uninvested cash with this stocks and shares ISA.
Whether you’re new to investing, or are an experienced investor, you may be overwhelmed by all the information and choices available to you.
Whether you’re new to investing, or are an experienced investor, you may be overwhelmed by all the information and choices available to you.
From antibiotics to vaccines, should you invest in the pharmaceutical sector?
From antibiotics to vaccines, should you invest in the pharmaceutical sector?
Furthermore, receive 5.20% interest daily on any uninvested cash with this stocks and shares ISA.
Furthermore, receive 5.20% interest daily on any uninvested cash with this stocks and shares ISA.
Whether you’re new to investing, or are an experienced investor, you may be overwhelmed by all the information and choices available to you.
Whether you’re new to investing, or are an experienced investor, you may be overwhelmed by all the information and choices available to you.
From antibiotics to vaccines, should you invest in the pharmaceutical sector?
From antibiotics to vaccines, should you invest in the pharmaceutical sector?
Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will, like most other websites, place cookies onto your device. This includes tracking cookies.
I accept. Read our Cookie PolicyMoneyfactscompare.co.uk will never contact you by phone to sell you any financial product. Any calls like this are not from Moneyfacts. Emails sent by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will always be from news@moneyfacts-news.co.uk. Be ScamSmart.
Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will never contact you by phone to sell you any financial product. Any calls like this are not from Moneyfacts. Emails sent by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will always be from news@moneyfacts-news.co.uk. Be ScamSmart.
Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will never contact you by phone to sell you any financial product. Any calls like this are not from Moneyfacts. Emails sent by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will always be from news@moneyfacts-news.co.uk. Be ScamSmart.
Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will never contact you by phone to sell you any financial product. Any calls like this are not from Moneyfacts. Emails sent by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will always be from news@moneyfacts-news.co.uk. Be ScamSmart.
Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will never contact you by phone to sell you any financial product. Any calls like this are not from Moneyfacts. Emails sent by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will always be from news@moneyfacts-news.co.uk. Be ScamSmart.
Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will never contact you by phone to sell you any financial product. Any calls like this are not from Moneyfacts. Emails sent by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk will always be from news@moneyfacts-news.co.uk. Be ScamSmart.